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Year Six: Iron

This giveaway has closed.  See who won here.

The sixth year anniversary gift is iron, so here’s a giveaway from Juxtaposition, a cute shop with quirky home accents.

Check out this cutie: Elephant wall hook from Juxtaposition

The Goods: One elephant wall hook from Juxtaposition.

To Enter:  Leave a comment, which can (but doesn’t have to) include our Just for Fun question.

Just for Fun: Tell me something that brightens your day.  Anything that makes you smile.

Contest Closes: Sunday, June 17th at 11:59 pm, central time.

Number of Winners: One!

Ships: The US and Canada.

Other Info: We will select the winner using random.org and announce on Monday, June 18th.  Good luck!!

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88 Comments

  1. So cute! My husband and baby bump brighten my day everyday recently!

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  2. leilavwaddell

     /  June 15, 2012

    My son !

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  3. loveandrenovations

     /  June 15, 2012

    Love that elephant hook! My dogs never fail to make me smile – I adore how happy they are when I come home every day!

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  4. cindy

     /  June 15, 2012

    Family and the sunshine!

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  5. Teresea

     /  June 15, 2012

    Seeing the joy on my dogs face when the tennis balls come out and its time to play fetch. Love your blog!

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  6. Alla

     /  June 15, 2012

    My husband and my cat brighten my day.

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  7. niicoollaa

     /  June 15, 2012

    Working at the same office as my husband (we’re attorneys). When I get stressed or tired, it’s nice to see his face.

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  8. Dawn

     /  June 15, 2012

    Winning a giveaway would make me smile!!

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  9. Angella

     /  June 15, 2012

    So cute! Coming from from a stressful day at work to my husband and son (almost 2) definitely puts a smile on my face!

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  10. Kate

     /  June 15, 2012

    Going to the zoo with my kiddos.

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  11. Hearing my kids laugh with each other.

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  12. Laura

     /  June 15, 2012

    My grandchildren make me smile!

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  13. Annie

     /  June 15, 2012

    Can’t help smiling when I walk in to get my 1 year old and she says to me “shake your booty!”…so random at 7:30 am!

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  14. jenny

     /  June 15, 2012

    Definitely my cat. She greets me at the door when I come home and comes looking for me in the evening to cuddle. Can’t help but smile at her sweet softness!

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  15. Eating lunch with my hubby. After being married for almost 25 years, we finally both work from home and get to eat lunch together every day. It’s awesome.

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  16. Christine Murphy

     /  June 15, 2012

    Seeing photos of my new granddaughter!

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  17. My dogs brighten my day; they all make me very happy and make me smile and laugh. Having Sasha with me after being diagnosed with bone cancer is something that each day she is with me I cherish and am thankful for…she’s a though little cookie, my girl Sasha = )

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  18. My husband brightens my day when he packs my lunch for me everyday.

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  19. Meggan S.

     /  June 15, 2012

    When I see people doing something nice for stranger. Cheesy I know, but it gives me faith in humanity!

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  20. My two dogs who wiggle crazily when I get home from work

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  21. Zhaleh

     /  June 15, 2012

    Coming home to find my husband has done some house chore unsolicited!

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  22. Karyl

     /  June 15, 2012

    just holding hands with my 3 yr old walking down the street makes me smile….

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  23. Megan N.

     /  June 15, 2012

    My silly cats put a smile on my face every single day!

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  24. Shelley T.

     /  June 15, 2012

    Seeing a picture of this elephant, I’m in love!

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  25. Paula

     /  June 15, 2012

    It’s Friday! HUGE smile =)

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  26. AnneSATX

     /  June 15, 2012

    Coming home and seeing three eager little doggy faces in the window makes me extremely happy!

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  27. I love fridays, my husband and the glass of red wine I’m currently enjoying. Not necissarily in that order ;)

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  28. Brendan

     /  June 15, 2012

    The weekend, summer, going to the lake, and having time to spend with the people I love

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  29. Katie Burkhardt

     /  June 15, 2012

    Playing with my 2 boys makes me smile!!

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  30. Kylie

     /  June 15, 2012

    This is such a cool giveaway and a great gift idea.

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  31. Brooke Dixon

     /  June 15, 2012

    What a cool hook!
    My hubby, the babies (2 pups) and good weather brighten my day :)

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  32. Seeing my children play together always makes my heart sing!

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  33. Cheryl B.

     /  June 15, 2012

    What brightens my day is coming home to two laughing kids, a great husband, and happy dog, and a purring cat…

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  34. Liz

     /  June 15, 2012

    When I’m about to tell my 3 boys to “cool it” for acting too crazy but their laughter and funny faces make me laugh, erasing any thought of scolding them and reminding me what’s important in life – happiness & good times!

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  35. Denise

     /  June 15, 2012

    Sitting outside drinking my coffee and listening to the mocking birds, it always brings a smile to my face.

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  36. Amy

     /  June 15, 2012

    My coworkers make me smile! Even when work is no fun, they are awesome.

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  37. andrea p

     /  June 15, 2012

    Something that makes me smile are my two adorable kittens <3
    Thank you for ALL the giveaways!

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  38. Jules

     /  June 15, 2012

    Carpooling with my husband, we always reconnect at the beginning and end of the work day

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  39. lana

     /  June 15, 2012

    just thinking about my husband and kids always make me smile.

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  40. Katie

     /  June 15, 2012

    My 14 year old cat!!!

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  41. Patty Durre

     /  June 15, 2012

    Love the hook!! When I open my eyes in the morning and see my husband of 42 years, I still smile.

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  42. Erica

     /  June 15, 2012

    Friendly people really brighten my day!

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  43. Jenn Peltier

     /  June 16, 2012

    A text from my best friend always makes me smile!

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  44. M&N

     /  June 16, 2012

    My crazy schnoodle!

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  45. Ashley

     /  June 16, 2012

    Cheesy answer: My boyfriend :)

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  46. Linsey

     /  June 16, 2012

    When my cat screams “NOOOOO” when I pick her up from a nap

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  47. Jasmine

     /  June 16, 2012

    Waking up to my baby girl every morning brings a huge smile to my face. :)

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  48. Ashley

     /  June 16, 2012

    My husband always makes me smile. ;0)

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  49. My daughter’s giggles. They get me every time!

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  50. Vanessa

     /  June 16, 2012

    The smell of coffe in the morning always brightens my day!

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  51. Diana

     /  June 16, 2012

    What a cute idea for the “iron” anniversary gift. Sunshine and flowers of all kind brighten my day.

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  52. A hug or smile from my baby boy always brightens my day. Love that kid!

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  53. Julia

     /  June 16, 2012

    Love the elephant! My kids brighten every day!

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  54. The kids playing together makes me smile….sneaking snacks (usually sweets) and our favorite sitcom with dh after the kids are in bed makes me smile….random acts of kindness make me smile.

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  55. Elizabeth G.

     /  June 16, 2012

    I love it when we have a sunny day.

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  56. Oh my! Elephants make me smile!!

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  57. My fiance and our pup!

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  58. My dog, Maisie — she’s adorable, sweet, and funny….

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  59. krissy

     /  June 16, 2012

    Puppy love when I get home instantly brightens my day.

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  60. Spending time in the sun today- that was pretty bright!
    Thanks for the giveaway- a adore him!
    xo Becca

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  61. Stephanie B.

     /  June 16, 2012

    My husband, my puppy, and a good chai latte.

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  62. The color yellow makes me happy!

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  63. I need that Fant!

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  64. Caitlin

     /  June 17, 2012

    Elephants!

    seriously though. they are my favorite animal and I have small elephant figurines scattered throughout the house that make me smile :)

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  65. Megan S

     /  June 17, 2012

    My family makes me smile everyday!

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  66. A glass of wine on the back deck after the little guy has fallen asleep after a full day outside :)

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  67. emily

     /  June 17, 2012

    Sunshine!

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  68. My 1 year old little boy… He’s so happy and I live watching him grow and learn! :)

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  69. Sitting down for dinner with my husband and both boys… talking about our day!

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  70. Caedwin

     /  June 17, 2012

    my husband still makes me smile!

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  71. Jess

     /  June 17, 2012

    I lovr the color of that elephant! So cute!

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  72. Allison W

     /  June 17, 2012

    My two crazy dogs make me smile every day!

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  73. Great store! Hmmm… I love it when my kids are cheerful in the morning and play well all day… certainly a day brightener! :)

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  74. my daughter’s laugh always makes me smile!

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  75. malibou

     /  June 17, 2012

    How fun is this guy. I just sprayed painted a gnu for my husband’s office. A blue gnu!
    Snuggling my boys never ceases to thrill me no end.

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  76. My son always brightens my day!

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  77. Danielle

     /  June 17, 2012

    Pink peonies!

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  78. my earrings are brightening my day today… just something about teeny tiny robots makes a dreary, rainy day not quite so bad :)

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  79. Jennifer S

     /  June 18, 2012

    Saturday morning cuddling with my hisband and pup!

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  80. CherylM.

     /  June 18, 2012

    My husband!!

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  81. Seeing my dogs so happy when I come home from work every day. Always makes a crappy day turn around.

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  82. Emma

     /  June 18, 2012

    Going outside to check on my gardens progress makes me so happy… I found a baby tomato starting to grow today!

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  83. Hugs brighten my day…every single time! I love this giveaway!

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  84. Andrea

     /  June 18, 2012

    A sweet text from my husband always makes me smile, I save them all too!

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  85. I LOVE elephants!

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  86. Sara

     /  June 18, 2012

    My husband brightens my day. I wake up to him every morning. I can’t believe it.

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  87. Hands down, the thing that always brightens my day is coming home and talking to my roommate about both of our days :)

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